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| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | WBEZ | Burdened by costs of an ICE facility in town, Broadview reckons with a spotlight it never wanted | https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/04/17/burdened-by-costs-of-an-ice-facility-in-town-broadview-reckons-with-a-spotlight-it-never-wanted | In a lot of ways, what happened last fall to the small village of Broadview during President Donald Trump’s immigration “blitz” felt like a storm. Broadview’s leaders and residents had no say in the scope or magnitude of the federal push that shuffled thousands of immigrants through the U.S. Immigration … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | WBEZ | Inside Mag Mile's upscale magic theater The Hand & The Eye | https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/04/17/mag-mile-upscale-magic-theater-tullman-hand-eye | A high-end magic theater — a $50 million passion project from entrepreneur Glen Tullman — will open in Streeterville on Saturday. The Hand & The Eye requires visitors to shell out at least $225 and don their finest threads for a three-hour experience at the 35,000-square-foot McCormick Mansion, 100 E. … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago cabbies conflicted about fare hike intended to save 'dying' taxi industry | https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/04/17/chicago-cabbies-conflicted-about-fare-hike-intended-to-save-dying-taxi-industry | Chicago’s beleaguered taxicab drivers have mixed feelings about the first taxi fare increase in a decade that aims to keep their struggling industry afloat. The City Council agreed Wednesday to [ raise cab fares by 20% ][1] in an effort to help cabdrivers who are trying to compete with Uber … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Here we go again:' More severe weather threatens Chicago area with hail, tornadoes, flooding | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/here-we-go-again-more-severe-weather-threatens-chicago-area-with-hail-tornadoes-flooding/3924163/ | Strong to severe storms with chances for hail, heavy downpours and even tornadoes were once again in the Chicago forecast Friday, with more flooding possible and a "drastic" change in temperature on the way. "Here we go again," NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman said, of the severe weather … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Iran latest: Trump calls Israel-Lebanon ceasefire a 'historic day' | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/iran-latest-trump-calls-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-historic-day | #### The Brief * * A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started. * The truce, if it holds, could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. * President … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/suv-crashes-bicyclist-rolls-over-chicagos-sw-side | ![SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side][6] #### [ SUV crashes into bicyclist, rolls over on Chicago's SW Side ][7] An SUV crashed into a bicyclist and rolled over Thursday night on Chicago's Southwest Side. #### The Brief * * A bicyclist was struck from behind by … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Severe storm threat returns tonight with possibility of tornadoes | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-severe-storm-threat-returns-tonight-possibility-tornadoes | ![Chicago weather: Friday morning forecast][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Friday morning forecast ][2] Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook. #### The Brief * * Dense fog early gives way to a warm, windy day with highs near 80. * Severe storms are possible this evening and … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Inside Mag Mile's upscale magic theater The Hand & The Eye | https://chicago.suntimes.com/museums-zoos/2026/04/17/mag-mile-upscale-magic-theater-tullman-hand-eye | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][133] * [ Facebook ][134] * [ Bluesky ][135] * [ Email ][136] * [ Reddit ][137] * [ Flipboard ][138] A high-end magic theater — a $50 million passion project from entrepreneur Glen Tullman — will open in Streeterville … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Power Rising Summit draws Kamala Harris and Juliana Stratton to harness the collective power of Black women | https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/04/17/black-women-chicago-power-rising-summit-kamala-harris-juliana-stratton-empowerment-voting-elections | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][124] * [ Facebook ][125] * [ Bluesky ][126] * [ Email ][127] * [ Reddit ][128] * [ Flipboard ][129] A national gathering of Black women that centers collective power and resilience starts today in Chicago. The Power Rising … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Life on the road inspired Chicago band Friko’s sophomore album ‘Something Worth Waiting For’ | https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/04/17/chicago-band-friko-new-album-something-worth-waiting-for | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][110] * [ Facebook ][111] * [ Bluesky ][112] * [ Email ][113] * [ Reddit ][114] * [ Flipboard ][115] Friko’s sophomore album could be described as the musical equivalent of “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” Except that the band’s … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Burdened by costs of an ICE facility in town, Broadview reckons with a spotlight it never wanted | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/17/burdened-by-costs-of-an-ice-facility-in-town-broadview-reckons-with-a-spotlight-it-never-wanted | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][94] * [ Facebook ][95] * [ Bluesky ][96] * [ Email ][97] * [ Reddit ][98] * [ Flipboard ][99] In a lot of ways, what happened last fall to the small village of Broadview during President Donald Trump’s … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bears GM Ryan Poles has tough act to follow in this year's draft | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/17/bears-nfl-draft-2026-general-manage-ryan-poles-tough-act-follow-pittsburgh-round-1-pick-defensive-end-tackle-thursday | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][84] * [ Facebook ][85] * [ Bluesky ][86] * [ Email ][87] * [ Reddit ][88] * [ Flipboard ][89] [ Bears ][90] general manager Ryan Poles gave himself a tough act to follow. Last year, in conjunction with … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | I grew up on Zoom and social media. Protect Illinois kids, teens from the dangers of AI | https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/17/artificial-intelligence-public-safety-child-protection-transparency-illinois-kashyap-rajesh | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][61] * [ Facebook ][62] * [ Bluesky ][63] * [ Email ][64] * [ Reddit ][65] * [ Flipboard ][66] My generation didn’t get a grace period. We were the kids [ doing ][67] active- shooter drills in elementary … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Future of food in Illinois extends beyond agriculture | https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/17/food-future-illinois-extends-beyond-agriculture-biomanufacturing-alternative-proteins-mattie-hunter | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][43] * [ Facebook ][44] * [ Bluesky ][45] * [ Email ][46] * [ Reddit ][47] * [ Flipboard ][48] Illinois is home to some of the most fertile farmland in the world, yet [ almost 95% ][49] of … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dear Abby: Man's online shopping drains coffers and wife's patience | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/04/17/dearabby-today-dear-abby-mans-online-shopping-drains-coffers-and-wifes-patience | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][35] * [ Facebook ][36] * [ Bluesky ][37] * [ Email ][38] * [ Reddit ][39] * [ Flipboard ][40] **DEAR ABBY:** My husband of 50 years sits in his chair for hours at a time making online purchases … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | CPS students need more time in classroom, not May Day off | https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/17/may-1-canceling-cps-ctu-sports-cubs-sox-bulls-blackhawks-youth-sonia-sotomayor | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][23] * [ Facebook ][24] * [ Bluesky ][25] * [ Email ][26] * [ Reddit ][27] * [ Flipboard ][28] The Chicago Teachers Union’s [ push to treat May 1 ][29] as a day tied to political activity is … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Takeaways from Blackhawks exit interviews: Summer training schedules could overlap in Chicago | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/04/17/blackhawks-summer-plans-oliver-moore-artyom-levshunov-ilya-mikheyev-spencer-knight | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] Exit interviews Thursday marked the [ Blackhawks ][15] ’ last official event of the season, so every player is … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 3 hurt when SUV hits cyclist, fire hydrant, fence in Gage Park neighborhood | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/04/17/3-hurt-when-suv-hits-cyclist-fire-hydrant-fence-in-gage-park-neighborhood | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Three people were hurt when an SUV rear-ended a cyclist before hitting a fire hydrant and a fence around … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Singer d4vd arrested on suspicion of murder in death of Celeste Rivas, LAPD says | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/d4vd-arrested-suspicion-murder-celeste-rivas-lapd/ | Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the musician. The arrest comes after the singer, whose name is David Burke, was the [ target of a grand … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 17, 2026 | CBS Local | 2 more ATMs stolen from Chicago businesses on Friday | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/atm-stolen-logan-square-bar-the-double-tavern/ | ATMs were stolen from two more businesses early Friday morning. Friday's burglaries mark the sixth time ATMs have been taken from Chicago businesses this week. Thieves have targeted gas stations and restaurants. Around 3:30 a.m., an ATM was stolen from a bar in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. Chicago police said … |